Purpose and Importance of Policy Studies in Politics

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All public problems are acted on by the government.

Government never plays a role in solving public problems.

Not all public problems are acted on by the government. (correct)

Most problems are solved by the government.

Government has no involvement in solving big problems.

Government provides resources to ensure solutions reach those in need. (correct)

Government plays a minor role in solving big problems.

Government only defines problems but does not provide solutions.

Problems and demands are constantly being defined and redefined. (correct)

Problems remain static in the policy process.

Policymakers never define problems for others.

Policymakers are always faced with given problems.

Through a failure in public policy. Signup and view all the answers

To understand the linkages between socioeconomic forces, political processes, and public policy. Signup and view all the answers

To achieve desired goals through scientific study Signup and view all the answers

It helps in identifying the best policies to achieve desired ends Signup and view all the answers

Determining when and how the world has changed Signup and view all the answers

Because it is perceived as dry, irrelevant, and amoral Signup and view all the answers

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